Springsteen co-authors 'Outlaw Pete' book

Bruce Springsteen fans, you've heard the story of "Outlaw Pete,'' now you can see it.

Simon & Schuster is set to release an "adult picture book" called "Outlaw Pete," which features the lyrics of the 2009 Springsteen song set to the illustrations of artist Frank Caruso.

The book is due Nov. 4, according to a release from Springsteen's rep.

"When Bruce wrote 'Outlaw Pete' he didn't just write a great song, he created a great character," said a statement from Caruso. "The first time I heard the song this book played out in my head. Like Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Dorothy Gale and for me, even Popeye, Outlaw Pete cuts deep into the folklore of our country and weaves its way into the fabric of great American literary characters.''

The origin of "Outlaw Pete" goes back to a children's book, "Brave Cowboy Bill" (Simon & Schuster, 1950), which Springsteen's mom used to read the young rocker.

"Outlaw Pete is essentially the story of a man trying to outlive and outrun his sins," writes Springsteen in the book.

The song "Outlaw Pete" was released on the "Working on a Dream" album. Springsteen's concerts have historically been marked by the Boss' expansive storytelling.